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How I Found the Best Micro SaaS Business Ideas That Actually Make Money
Why Small, Niche Software Businesses Are the Future
“The SaaS industry is expected to be worth $908 billion by 2030, with small, specialized software solutions playing a key role in that growth.” — Source: Grand View Research
I’ve always wanted to build something profitable, scalable, and low-maintenance. A business that runs with minimal overhead, generates monthly recurring revenue and doesn’t require dealing with warehouses, shipping, or a huge team. That’s when I stumbled upon Micro SaaS — a smaller, niche-focused version of traditional SaaS businesses.
Instead of building a massive software platform trying to compete with companies like Salesforce or HubSpot, Micro SaaS focuses on a very specific problem for a targeted audience. It could be a scheduling tool for personal trainers, an automation app for real estate agents, or a CRM tailored for freelancers.
“Over 99% of SaaS businesses generate less than $10 million in annual revenue, proving that most software businesses are small-scale and niche-focused.” — Source: OpenView Partners
This made me realize something important: I don’t need to build the next billion-dollar startup. I just need a few hundred paying customers to make a…